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These 7 fruits and vegetables look nothing like they used to before
And humans are to blame
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Birth defect risk 1-in-100 for Zika-infected pregnant women: study
Zika increases the risk of microcephaly that results in an abnormally small head -- by fifty-fold
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6 toxic household items you need to get rid of
Steer clear of these items in order to evade health mishaps
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Youth in well-off nations smoke, drink less than in 2010: WHO
Alcohol use among young teens in the 42 countries canvassed also went down over the same period
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The best way to quit smoking, according to science
Quitting smoking abruptly has best long-term results
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Genetically high cholesterol may be more common than thought
People who are born with genetically high cholesterol may be about twice as common in the United States
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Procter and Gamble stops selling Vicks Action 500 Extra in India after ban
The product is a fixed dose combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine and caffeine
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It took one class at H2O PowerHouse to prove I am not as fit as I thought
The aptly titled 'warehouse' -- a plot converted into a workout space -- had a raw and gritty feel to it.
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On the back burner : Over 80% health centres without doctors
Rawalpindi’s 24 health centers facing shortage of staff, funds.
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6 important foods to eat for moms-to-be
Here are foods that are necessary to protect your health and ensure your baby's growth
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Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
Your annoying sibling may have actually done you a favour
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2 biggest lies you've been told about fat
Were you aware that eating fat is actually good for you?
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Scientists find 'good' cholesterol can sometimes be bad
Scientists found that people with the mutation had an increased relative risk of coronary heart disease
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Zika virus mosquitoes found in Pakistan: GOARN
Official says the health sector is being urged to devise strategy for its possible appearance and spread in Pakistan
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Thirteen years later: Post-surgery infections down by 60% at ATH
Improvement seen after autoclaves which sterilise equipment repaired
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Disease surveillance in K-P
DFID-funded Integrated Disease Surveillance System will initially run for 18 months in six districts of the province
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10 health mistakes all women make at least once
Ladies, it is time to stop these habits now!
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Pre holiday cleanse
Start your pre-holiday cleanse a week or two in advance to boost your immune system
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Save the children
Internet access has made youth vulnerable to the ocean of extremism. Children are susceptible to online radicalisation
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Popular smartphone app fails to measure blood pressure: study
The app, which was available for $4.99, was removed from the Apple store in August 2015 for reasons that are unclear
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Happiness can break your heart: doctors
The condition gets its name from a traditional Japanese octopus trap, resembling the distended heart chamber
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Cheaper healthy food could save millions of lives: study
Small price changes could prevent 515,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease and stop nearly 675,000 heart attacks
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Swiss ambassador inaugurates NHK room
The room was set up at the Punjab Workers Welfare School for Girls
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Man plans to live only on potatoes for a year
Man claims after starting strange diet he was not only feeling better, but surprisingly enjoying his meals
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Nearly 100 Indian pupils in hospital after eating school meal
The Indian government's midday meal programme is the world's largest, feeding 120 million children daily
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How to spot a heart attack and what to do next
Patients are three times more likely to survive if treated within an hour of the attack
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Pakistan to import 'game-changing' Hepatitis-C drug: officials
Sovaldi costs around $1,000 per pill in the US or $84,000 for a single course of treatment
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A new challenge
Stunted growth, also known as stunting and nutritional stunting, is an affliction in human development
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Which type of exercise is best for the brain?
Surprisingly, it's not about how hard you train
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6 foods you should never reheat in the microwave
Think twice before microwaving pizza
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Reducing health disparities in FATA
The trauma experienced by the IDPs of Fata will lead to depression, anxiety and chronic bereavement
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Don’t skip breakfast if you want to remain active
Study reveals benefits of a morning meal go beyond weight loss
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A Blanchett statement
Actor claims she never looks in the mirror before heading out
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This simple trick is all you need to do to become successful
Stanford researcher claims we're delaying happiness in the pursuit of success
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Why breastfeed?
Formula milk is seen as modern, sophisticated alternative to breastfeeding - a major cause of diarrhoea among infants
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Healthcare for all: NICVD to build three new towers
Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah and other dignitaries participated in the ground-breaking ceremony
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Extraordinary Pakistanis: the mama and baby fund
“First time I delivered a baby,” shares Neha, a graduate-turned-midwife, “My hands were shaking..I was so...
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This is the age you will feel happiest at
Study finds the right age bracket to feel highest level of personal well-being
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This tip from a Harvard psychologist can majorly boost your confidence
Women are much more likely to [sit in low power poses] than men, says Harvard psychologist Amy Cuddy
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Energy drink dangers: The jolting truth
The consequential impacts are harrowing and in the long run, do more bad than good
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Britain and Bill Gates announce £3 billion to fight malaria
There were 438,000 malaria deaths in 2015, most of them of children aged under five
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Rising fatalities: 6,333 children admitted at Civil Hospital, Mithi, in 20 days
Officials claim child mortality rate in Tharparkar is 30, contrary to media, NGOs claims
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Brazilian boy dies after heart transplant delay
Officials say authorities were unable to find a suitable airplane to deliver the organ
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Man dies after being left brain-dead in French drug trial
The CEO of the company that was developing the drug said he was "profoundly shocked" by the death
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6 unforeseen rules to follow for superior health
Discover the ultimate formulas that guarantee a fitter, improved and restored you in no time
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6 things that happen when you stop drinking diet soda
Diet soda can be as harmful as regular soda, perhaps even more in the long run
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Healthcare promise: Islamabad General Hospital to have trauma centre
Construction of the hospital was on hold for over 15 years
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US girls, women at risk of genital mutilation has tripled: study
The number of US women and girls who have undergone the actual procedures is unknown
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Sindh health minister pledges to increase NICH budget
Minister says the Sindh government was providing a larger budget to the NICH and other health facilities
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No link between contraceptive pill and birth defects: study
The study has been published in the medical journal BMJ